Papapolitis & Papapolitis

Corporate, Mergers and Acquisitions, Banking, Finance and Capital Markets, Funds, Real Estate

Senior Associate

Erna is known for her experience and expertise in M&A and has been instrumental in numerous high-profile transactions. She advises corporate clients on a wide range of corporate and commercial transactions, including private acquisitions, disposals, joint ventures, and general advisory matters, both at the local and cross-border levels. Her meticulous approach and strategic insight ensure the successful execution of complex deals, protecting clients’ interests throughout the transaction process.

In addition to her M&A expertise, Erna is actively involved in project finance transactions, representing domestic and international private sector clients, credit institutions, and credit servicing firms. Her ability to navigate the complexities of project finance demonstrates her versatility and depth of knowledge.

Erna also advises on company formation, intellectual property law, and provides counsel to multi-industry companies on their day-to-day operations and regulatory compliance. Her dedication to excellence and client-focused approach makes her a trusted advisor for businesses seeking to navigate the dynamic legal landscape.

Erna has been recognized as a Rising Star Lawyer by the IFLR1000 2025 Guide.

Legal Counsel

EverExcel

Jul 2023 - Present · 2 yrs 9 mos

Athens, Attiki, Greece

Papapolitis & Papapolitis

8 yrs 9 mos

Senior Associate

May 2024 - Present · 1 yr 11 mos

Athens, Attiki, Greece

Associate

Dec 2018 - May 2024 · 5 yrs 6 mos

Athens, Attiki, Greece

Trainee

Jul 2017 - Dec 2018 · 1 yr 6 mos

Athens, Greece

Paralegal

UnitedLex Corporation

Feb 2017 - Apr 2017 · 3 mos

London Area, United Kingdom

Paralegal

Tekno SA

Mar 2016 - Oct 2016 · 8 mos

Athens, Greece

Paralegal

Dialogos Business and Family Mediation

Sep 2015 - Sep 2016 · 1 yr 1 mo

Athens, Greece

Vacation Scheme (Shipping)

Jackson Parton Solicitors

Jun 2015 · 1 mo

London Area, United Kingdom

Vacation Scheme (Shipping)

Andros Maritime Agencies

Jun 2014 · 1 mo

London Area, United Kingdom

Vacation Scheme (Wet Shipping)

Jackson Parton Solicitors

Sep 2013 · 1 mo

London Area, United Kingdom

Law Internship (Dry Shipping)

Daniolos Law Firm

Jun 2013 - Jul 2013 · 2 mos

Piraeus, Greece

Law Internship (Claims and Acquisitions)

National Bank of Greece

Jun 2012 - Sep 2012 · 4 mos

Athens, Greece

Law Internship (Claims and Acquisitions)

National Bank of Greece

Jun 2011 - Jul 2011 · 2 mos

Athens, Greece

Law Internship - (Real Estate Law)

Kritikos Law Offices

Jun 2010 - Jul 2010 · 2 mos

Athens, Greece

Greek, English, French

Athens Bar, Greece

Roll of Solicitors, Solicitors Regulation Authority, UK

Accredited Civil and Commercial Mediator, ADR Group, 2015, London, UK

Legal Practice Course (LPC), Holborn Campus, BPP University, UK

LLM in International Shipping Law, Centre for Commercial Law Studies, Queen Mary University of London, UK

Law LLB (Hons), City University of London, UK